Gujarat

Gir National Park situated in Indian state of Gujarat is the only place in the world where you can spot Asiatic lions roaming free in the wild. Currently the national park and wildlife sanctuary covers a total area of 1412 square kilometers. From a population of approximately 20 lions in 1913 where the Asiatic Lion numbers were dwindling by alarming rate due to hunting activities, they have now risen to a comfortable 523 according to 2015 census with major efforts from Department of Forest Officials, NGOs and local tribes.